Shloka 2
अध्याय २८१ — दानधर्मः, न्यायागतधनम्, ऋणत्रय-परिशोधनं च
Dāna ethics, lawful wealth, and settling obligations
ज्वलितास्यो5भवद् घोरो वैवर्ण्य चागमत् परम् | गात्रकम्पश्न सुमहान् श्वासश्लाप्पभवन्महान्
jvalitāsyo 'bhavad ghoro vaivarṇyaṃ cāgamat param | gātrakampaś ca sumahān śvāsaś cāpi 'bhavan mahān ||
اس کے منہ میں سخت جلن اٹھنے لگی؛ وہ دیکھنے میں نہایت ہولناک ہو گیا۔ اس کا رنگ انتہائی زرد پڑ گیا؛ اس کے اعضا شدت سے کانپنے لگے اور سانس تیز اور زور آور ہو گئی۔
भीष्म उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights how inner disturbance—fear, remorse, or overpowering emotion—can erupt into visible physical symptoms, impairing steadiness and discernment. In dharma-discourse, such loss of composure signals the need for self-control and ethical clarity before action.
Bhīṣma describes a person undergoing sudden, intense distress: burning in the mouth/face, a frightening appearance, extreme pallor, violent trembling, and heavy, rapid breathing—signs of shock or panic within the unfolding instruction/story.